Interleukin-4 and interleukin-4 receptor gene polymorphisms in inflammatory bowel diseases [PDF]
Genes & Immunity, 2001 Imbalances in the regulation of Th1 and Th2 lymphocytes are crucial in inflammatory bowel diseases. Interleukin-4 is secreted by Th2 lymphocytes and downregulates cytokine production from Th1 lymphocytes. Functionally relevant polymorphisms have been described in the interleukin-4 and the interleukin-4 receptor alpha genes.
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The gene encoding interleukin-13: a susceptibility locus for asthma and related traits
Respiratory Research, 2000 Asthma is a complex inflammatory disorder controlled by both genetic and environmental influences. Multiple genetic analyses have identified the T helper type 2 (Th2) cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 5q as a susceptibility locus for asthma.
Wills-Karp Marsha
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Fibronectin III 13-14 Domains Induce Joint Damage via Toll-Like Receptor 4 Activation and Synergize with Interleukin-1 and Tumour Necrosis Factor [PDF]
, 2011 Cartilage loss is a feature of chronic arthritis. It results from degradation of the extracellular matrix which is composed predominantly of aggrecan and type II collagen.
Saralili Dipa Robertson +6 more
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Human basophils express interleukin-4 receptors [PDF]
Blood, 1990 Abstract Interleukin-4 (IL-4), a multipotential lymphokine reputed to play an important role in the regulation of immune responses, interacts with a variety of hemopoietic target cells through specific cell surface membrane receptors. The present study was designed to investigate whether human basophils express IL-4 binding sites.
P, Valent +6 more
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Vaccinia virus protein A46R targets multiple Toll-like-interleukin-1 receptor adaptors and contributes to virulence [PDF]
, 2005 Viral immune evasion strategies target key aspects of the host antiviral response. Recently, it has been recognized that Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have a role in innate defense against viruses.
Nathan W. Bartlett +24 more
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The role of interleukin-4 receptor alpha on smooth muscle cells during helminth infection [PDF]
, 2011 Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-111).Interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) signaling, mediated by the ligands IL-4 and IL- 13, is important for effective host protection during murine Nippostrongylus brasiliensis (N ...
Brombacher, Tiroyaone M H
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Tuning the Cytokine Responses: An Update on Interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 Receptor Complexes
Frontiers in Immunology, 2018 Interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 are related cytokines that regulate many aspects of allergic inflammation. They play important roles in regulating the responses of lymphocytes, myeloid cells, and non-hematopoietic cells.
Ilkka S. Junttila, Ilkka S. Junttila
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Evidence of balanced diversity at the chicken interleukin 4 receptor alpha chain locus
BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2009 Background The comparative analysis of genome sequences emerging for several avian species with the fully sequenced chicken genome enables the genome-wide investigation of selective processes in functionally important chicken genes.
Podisi Baitsi +12 more
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IL-13R alpha 2 reverses the effects of IL-13 and IL-4 on bronchial reactivity and acetylcholine-induced Ca2+ signaling [PDF]
, 2007 Background: The interleukins IL-4 and IL-13 play a key role in the pathophysiology of asthma. The interleukin receptor IL-13R alpha 2 is believed to act as a decoy receptor, but until now, the functional significance of IL-13R alpha 2 remains vague ...
Kellner, Julia +6 more
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Expression of interleukin-18 receptor in fibroblast-like synoviocytes [PDF]
, 2001 An excess of the proinflammatory substance IL-18 is present in joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and expression of IL-18 receptor (IL-18R) regulates IL-18 bioactivity in various cell types.
Hoelzer, Dieter (Prof. Dr.) +7 more
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